Life Science Manufacturing Controller Schaffhausen & Altdorf (all genders)

Merck; Buchs (SG); On-site; CHF 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck in Switzerland seeks a Site Financial Controller for Life Science manufacturing sites in Schaffhausen and Altdorf. You will manage forecasting, costing, budgeting and capital expenditure, and act as a key partner to site leadership in a global matrix.

Strong SAP CO/FI expertise and bilingual German/English communication are essential. You will drive standardized financial processes, deliver insightful analyses for management reviews, and support strategic decisions across manufacturing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's/Master's degree in finance or equivalent.
• Experience in manufacturing controlling, budgeting and financial planning.
• Excellent communication in German and English.

Responsibilities

• Manage all areas of financial responsibility including forecasting, analysis, resource allocation, standard costing and capex planning.
• Provide business-relevant analyses for controlling and reviews, including internal spending reports.
• Lead the forecasting process from data consolidation to presenting results to stakeholders.
• Ensure accurate standard costs through annual standard-cost processes.
• Prepare and present capex projects to approval committees.
• Collaborate across groups in a matrix organization to improve efficiency.
• Identify opportunities for financial improvement and act as controlling partner for sites.

Skills

Manufacturing Controlling

Budgeting & Forecasting

Financial Analysis

German & English

MS Office

Teamwork & Communication

Education

Bachelor's/Master's degree in finance or equivalent

Tools

SAP CO & FI

Job description

Work Your Magic with us!

Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you've got big plans - so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people's lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginablewith us.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

• As the Site Financial Controller for our Life Science manufacturing sites in Schaffhausen and Altdorf, Switzerland, you will manage all areas of financial responsibility, including but not limited to reporting and forecasting, financial analysis, resource allocation, standard costing and capital expenditure planning.

• As controlling business partner to the site heads and an integral member of the site leadership team, you will support strategic and operational decision-making with fact-based analyses and recommendations impacting the achievement of business objectives and financial targets.

KEY TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage all areas of financial responsibility, including but not limited to forecasting, financial analysis, resource allocation, standard costing and capital expenditure planning.

• Provide accurate, business-relevant analyses for controlling and business reviews, including internal spending reports and ad-hoc requests.

• Manage the forecasting process from financial analysis and data consolidation to preparing and presenting results to relevant stakeholders.

• Ensure accurate standard costs through the annual standard-cost process.

• Prepare and present capital expenditure projects to the relevant approval committees.

• Work effectively in a matrix organization, coordinating and communicating across groups to improve efficiency and achieve desired results.

• Proactively identify and communicate opportunities for financial improvement.

• Act as the controlling business partner for both manufacturing sites by supporting strategic and operational decision-making with fact-based analyses and recommendations impacting the achievement of business objectives and financial targets.

• Drive standardization, simplification and efficiency within the financial function by continuously improving and implementing common financial processes and practices across the organization.

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

• Bachelor's/Master's degree in finance or equivalent, with relevant experience in manufacturing controlling, budgeting and financial planning.

• Strong understanding and application of financial principles, concepts, practices and standards.

• Good business acumen and judgment; knowledge of products and industry trends is an advantage.

• Excellent communication skills in both German and English (must-have criteria)

• Proficiency in SAP CO and FI, with strong knowledge of product costing.

• Strong MS Office skills.

• Motivated, curious and eager to learn; a team player with a can-do attitude and continuous-improvement mindset.

• Able to work effectively in a global matrix environment and to challenge and influence senior business partners.

• Willingness to travel occasionally to interact in person with business partners and local teams.

What we offer:

We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!